A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3038753 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3040144 epoch_slot_no: 16144 block_no: 3038611 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 905 time: 2019-08-28 15:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8996303bd31628b63e479a6111b1d2d22b22397cba65a71cbedd5bc7f99e726bBlock Operator
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